Annual Super Spin event a success

Cyclists participate in the Jan. 18 Super Spin Saturday fundraiser organized by the Fond du Lac Family YMCA. The Y partnered with United Hearts for Health in the fundraiser that benefits clean water projects in Rosita, Nicaragua, along with Fond du Lac youth.

The Fond du Lac Family YMCA partnered with United Hearts for Health (UHH) for the 10th annual "Super Spin Saturday" event held Jan. 18 at the YMCA. The fundraising event was a huge success.

Jacob Mueller from Paincave led two 90-minute sessions full of fun and motivation. Event chair Jen Memmel, director of membership development at the Y, said the event was full of energy, and "the feedback we received from the event participants was overwhelmingly positive. The energy in the gym was intense and motivating, and the spin sessions, while challenging, offered a great workout for all abilities. We are already excited about planning next years' event. We give huge thanks to our presenting sponsor, Biolife Plasma Services, our event participants, Jacob Mueller from Paincave, Dave Haase from Attitude Sports, Record Entertainment, Grande Cheese, BCI Burke, The Graphic Center, Faris Gourmet Popcorn, Domino's Pizza, as well as the event volunteers, and numerous donations and gifts we received to help make our event a success."

The 2014 Super Spin Saturday fundraiser raised over $17,000, which was an increase from the previous year. Funds raised will go towards purchasing medication and supplies and to help with clean water projects for the community of Rosita, Nicaragua, in addition to being used for local YMCA health and wellness programs for Fond du Lac youth.

The top individual fundraiser, Kevin Freund, won the top fundraiser grand prize - a Garmin Edge 510 bike computer from Attitude Sports.